Review of What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966) by Tristan H — 24 Aug 2007

Woody Allen's overdubs are funny only some of the time, and the bits featuring The Lovin' Spoonful are completely intrusive and unnecessary.

This review of What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966) was written by Tristan H on 24 Aug 2007.

What's Up, Tiger Lily? has generally received mixed reviews.

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So bad it's a classic. One of the few Allen movies I can enjoy…

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